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At random: Fleet Admiral Halsey in a book called "The Admirals" when asked "What is the ultimate strategic weapon that is bringing the enemy to its knees? Halsey's reply "If I had to give credit to the instruments and machines that won us the war in the Pacific, I would rank them in this order: SUBMARINES, FIRST; RADAR, SECOND; PLANES, THIRD AND BULLDOZERS FOURTH."

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Posted 2009-08-19 8:31 AM (#29859)

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Subject: Obit Messenger results for 08/19/09.

- (Charlotte Observer)
Dwain Fredrick Hendrick, 49, died August 13, 2009. Dwain, son of Bobby and Elinor Hendrick, was born July 3, 1960 in Chapel Hill, NC. Dwain loved and served his God and country aboard a US nuclear submarine. He attended Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools. His education was furthered at UNCC, Catawba Valley CC and CPCC. As a teen, Dwain was baptized at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, Charlotte. He was a Habitat volunteer with them in Missouri in 2006. Dwain was recognized as employee of the year, 1987, by Dobbs Food Service International. The Red Cross awarded Dwain honors for his donations. Dwain had a passion for art and created Eye Level Graphics, drawing and painting by commission. Pieces of his work hang in Catawba County Library and Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church. Thanks to the doctors who aided in Dwain's courageous 10-month pancreatic cancer battle. Thanks to the Pritchard family for their love and prayers. Immediate surviving family members are his 'Mom' and sister Mary. Memorial gifts may be made to Harris Hospice and Pritchard Memorial. A celebration of Dwain Hendrick's life will be held Friday, August 21, from 4-5:30pm at the church.

- (Idaho Statesman)
Robert C. "Bob" Asin, 93, died in mid-August 2009 Bob was born in Rosario, Argentina of Basque parents on June 7, 1916. The family came to the United States when he was five months old and settled in Hollister, Calif. He attended local schools and graduated from high school in 1935. Bob's strong work ethic came at an early age. He helped run the family's boarding house, he cut apricots in the summers and herded sheep in the winters, all to earn and save for school. Pursuing an early interest in electronics, Bob continued his education at Heald Engineering College in San Francisco, where he excelled and became an instructor. Upon completion, he returned to his hometown of Hollister to open his first radio repair shop. In 1940 Bob would marry the love of his life, Doris Gieg. At the start of WWII he enlisted in the Navy and because of his experience, he was sent to Texas A&M for an advanced electronics degree, finishing a three year curriculum in six months. He volunteered for submarine service and was assigned to the USS Skipjack. He was Chief Petty Officer in charge of the ship's radar systems. His time was spent in the Pacific where he was on numerous war patrols. He proudly served his country until his discharge in 1945. After the war, Bob and Doris settled in Pittsburg, California, where they raised their three children. Bob once again opened a radio repair shop, Bob's Radio & TV sales and service, until his retirement in 1980. Throughout life, Bob always enjoyed the outdoors whether it was camping with his family or hunting and fishing, even partnering on a commercial salmon fishing boat in Alaska for three years. Other interests along the way included being a Ham radio operator, being a private pilot and serving with the Boy Scouts of America as a scoutmaster. Following a short retirement he took a position with the Pittsburg Unified School District teaching automotive classes. After eight years, it was time to retire again, this time relocating to Boise to join his children and grandchildren. Bob and Doris traveled throughout the Northwest in their motorhome and also took numerous cruises. Bob was active in Boise for his last 26 years. He continued his love of the outdoors, hunting and fishing in various locations with his sons. He also liked participating in the Senior Olympic games, winning over a hundred gold medals in a 15 year span. Other hobbies included archery competitions, as well as archery hunting, walking with the Happy Hoofers, horseshoe competitions, playing tennis with friends and exercising at the YMCA and the Eagle Senior Center. Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris, three children and their spouses, Gary and Lori Asin of Boise, Larry and Cheryl Asin of Boise, and Sharon and Joe Mastroianni of Cape Cod, Mass. He leaves behind eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and one sister, Jenny Hill of Hollister, Calif. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Claudia Kaye, his mother, Teresa Asin and a sister, Catherine King. At Bob's request there will be no formal services; the family has chosen to have a private celebration in memory of his life. Cremation is under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Eagle Senior Center. He will be sadly missed by all.

- (St. Petersburg Times)
HIGHMAN, F. Joe, 82, of St. Petersburg, FL died on August 16, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Born in Providence, RI, he enlisted in the United States Navy at age 16. He served courageously in the Submarine Corp, Atlantic Theater during WWII. After the war he graduated from the University of Rhode Island becoming the first person in his family to graduate from college. In 1956 he moved to St. Petersburg seeking new opportunities. He joined Allstate Insurance Company as they were beginning their Florida operations. He was honored as Allstate's top sales agent in the entire nation in 1961. He retired from Allstate after a 36-year career. He was an excellent Snook fisherman and an avid golfer. He will be remembered for his keen sense of humor and his generosity. He is survived by his daughter Jean Higham (St. Petersburg); son Joe Higham (Beth); grandchildren Catherine, Rob and John Higham (all of Nashville, TN), brothers Fred Higham (New Port Richey) and Earl Higham (Providence, RI), sister Bernice McNeil of Tampa, FL and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 2101 22nd Ave. So., St. Petersburg, FL on Friday, August 21, 2009 from 9:30AM to Mass time at 10:30AM. Burial with military honors to follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Joseph Catholic Church. On line memorial & Guestbook @ www.brettfuneralhome.net Brett Funeral Home 321-3321

- (StatesmanJournal)
Albert L. Thomas, 85, passed away August 17, 2009. Albert was born June 13, 1924 in Silverton, Oregon. A life-long resident of Silverton, graduating from Silverton High School in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy shortly after graduation and served in the submarine service during World War II. He married Anne Crawley in 1946 and shared a long and happy life together until she passed away in 2002. He worked for Hartman Chevrolet for 32 years until his retirement in 1987; he was a member of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department for 26 years, where he served as an Assistant Chief from 1962 to 1981 and a charter member of the Silverton Elks Lodge where he was active in the Youth Activities committee for many years. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Darryl Krupicka of Canby, Ore.; grandsons, Benjamin Krupicka of Berkeley, Calif. and Bradley Krupicka of Portland, Ore.; sister, Betty Roth; and brothers, Bob Thomas of Silverton, Ore. and Donald (Butch) Thomas of Rogue River, Ore.; sister, Gloria Hunt of Gold Beach, Ore.; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Al's honor to the Silverton Fire Department or Willamette Valley Hospice. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 20 at Miller Cemetery. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel.

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